Economy Class & Beyond

Air France to send an A380 to LA…

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News from over the channel, with Air France preparing to commence an A380 equipment service from Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) from the 28th May 2012 The proposed schedule is : AF066 DEPT CDG 10:30 ARRIVE LAX 13:05 AF065 DEPT LAX 15:50 ARRIVE CDG 11:20+1 Commencement: 28/05/2012, All times local Booked Equipment: Airbus … [Read more...]

Doung Mang temporarily closed due to the Thai Floods

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Hot off the press from Reuters is news that Bangkok's Doung Mang airport has been closer due to flooding. According to Radio 2 on the coach, the floods have breeched the outer perimeter, but not the runway. Additionally, staff and passengers have not been able to reach the airport, adding further complicarions. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is still operating as … [Read more...]

For Sale: Edinburgh Airport by one semi careful owner….

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BAA have finally relented to the Competitions Commission's ruling and has decided to dispose Edinburgh Airport and retaining Glasgow airport in it's portfolio. According to BAA, it is: "commencing preparations for a sale and expects to formally approach the market in the New Year with a view to agreeing a sale by Summer 2012". BAA has been stalling, umming and ahhing, and … [Read more...]

British Airways Introduces… Bronze

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Big news from British Airways today as they add a new level of membership to their Executive Club scheme... the wonderful colour of BRONZE. So lets get to the skinny. To Qualify for Bronze you'll need: 300 Tier Points 2 Qualifying Flights OR 25 Single Sectors And for that, you'll get Business class check-in Seat selection from seven days before … [Read more...]

All not well on the good ship AirFrance-KLM – CEO Resigns

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All seems not to be good at Air France-KLM, with the CEO of the group and Air France itself - Pierre-Henri Gourgeon resigning. The group has reacted with Alexandre de Juniac becoming CEO of Air France, and Jean-Cyril Spinetta appointed as chairman and CEO of the Air France-KLM group - these two gentlemen were instrumental in setting up the merged Air France-KLM entity in the … [Read more...]

BMI – More rumours as the vultures circle…

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As we continue on the path to uncertainty, it's time to catch up on the weekend's news and rumours over BMI and it's future. In the Financal Times, they report Virgin Atlantic and Etihad have had talks on forming a Joint Venture to take over BMI. Apparently, bids for the sale of BMI were due on Friday. Etihad itself is looking at how it could integrate BMI's short and … [Read more...]

BREAKING: IAG tables an offer to Lufthansa over BMI

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Breaking at Sky News, IAG (International Airlines Group - owners of British Airways) appears to have tabled an offer to Lufthansa to buy BMI. If this is the case, this is big news, as it will open up the question of the Competition Commission and British Airway's dominance of London Heathrow. According to the post, discussions are at an early stage, and could involve … [Read more...]

Air Canada strikes – halted for now after Goverment Intervention

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Air Canada seems to be having labour issues, and was facing a strike from it's 6,800 flight attendants. This has been halted due to a "procedural move" by the Canadian Labour minister Lisa Raitt that prevents the crew from legally going on strike. The strike action has been referred up to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to determine if a strike disrupting … [Read more...]